Jackson Financial Inc. has declared a cash dividend of $0.90 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2026, continuing its distribution strategy to shareholders. The Board of Directors also approved a dividend of $0.50 per depositary share for its Fixed-Rate Reset Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. These payments reflect the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to investors while maintaining its long-term approach to serving stakeholders.

The common stock dividend will be payable on September 24, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026. The preferred stock dividend follows the same record date of September 15, 2026, but will be payable on September 30, 2026. Each depositary share represents a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the preferred stock.

Dividend Details

Jackson Financial Inc. is a U.S. holding company and the direct parent of Jackson Holdings LLC. Its subsidiaries include Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Brooke Life Insurance Company, PPM America, Inc., and Jackson National Asset Management LLC. The company operates through its marketing name, Jackson, focusing on retirement planning solutions via annuity products and financial services.

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Jackson Financial Inc. announced a leadership transition effective October 1, 2026, with Don Cummings set to succeed Laura Prieskorn as President and Chief Executive Officer. Cummings, currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will also join the JFI Board of Directors. Prieskorn, who plans to retire at the end of 2026, will serve as an advisor through December 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition. Brian Walta will succeed Cummings as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, also effective October 1, 2026.

Leadership Profiles

Cummings has more than 30 years of industry experience. He joined Jackson in 2020 as Chief Accounting Officer and Controller and was promoted to CFO in 2024. Prior to Jackson, he served as the interim CFO at Fortitude Reinsurance Company and was the Global Corporate Controller at American International Group, Inc.

Walta joined Jackson in 1997 and has held various leadership roles, including responsibility for hedging, asset liability management, capital modeling, and business plan forecasting. He holds a Chartered Financial Analyst certification, is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, and is a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

Transition Timeline

The leadership transition will unfold over the final quarter of 2026:

Steven A. Kandarian, Chairman of Jackson’s Board of Directors, praised Prieskorn for her leadership during the company's demerger and significant growth. The Board expressed confidence in Cummings and Walta to sustain the company's culture and execute its growth strategy.